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The Haddad family fled Somalia - help them rebuild in Istanbul

The Haddad family are rebuilding in Istanbul after leaving Somalia; your gift pays for housing basics.

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Emre Yiğit Kara
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Istanbul
My family left Somalia 11 months ago after we were targeted for our work. We spent time in a camp before we were resettled in Istanbul. We're a family of seven and we're safe, but we arrived with very little. Our resettlement agency has provided 4 months of rent, and that support ends in December. I was an engineer in Somalia, and I'm studying the language every evening. Our daughter and son have started school and are doing well. We want nothing more than to be self-sufficient. This fund will help us through the first six months. Funds are managed by the Istanbul Refugee Support Network, a registered organization, which pays the landlord and suppliers on the family's behalf. Where the $550 goes: • Language classes and bus passes: $90 • Beds, table and basic furniture: $250 • Winter clothing and school supplies: $140 • Phone and internet for school and job search: $70 Thanks for being kind about this. - Emre
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  • Joyce S. Sullivan 🇺🇸 · $100

    “God bless. Thought of Emre all day after reading this. - Tampa”

  • Hande Sibel Koç 🇹🇷 · $30
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  • Anonymous 🇪🇸 · $10

    “Keep your head up. Thought of Emre all day after reading this.”

  • Jigna C. Sheth 🇮🇳 · $5

    “From my family to yours. I'm in Kochi, thinking of you.”

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    Very responsive and caring

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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    Exactly what I needed

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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    Exactly what I needed

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • Marcel Emil Ludwig

    Hang in there, Emre. Looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in St. Petersburg but we're thinking of you. All the best.

    • Vivian Folake Nwosu

      praying for you. Looking forward to the next update. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Thinking of Istanbul.

      • Naliaka Rose Musyoka

        Hang in there, Emre. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Lahore.

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